Tunisia Exempts Algerian Travel from New Tax

The Tunisian government is considering a proposal within its 2027 Finance Bill to increase the tax on foreign travel from 60 to 80 Tunisian dinars. Notably, this proposed adjustment maintains an existing exemption for Tunisian travelers journeying to Algeria, along with Libya and Morocco. Should this measure be adopted into law, the increased levy would not affect those traveling to these three Maghreb nations, preserving a long-established exception that has been in place since the initial tax's introduction in 1984.

This initiative coincides with a documented rise in Tunisians traveling internationally, particularly within the Maghreb region. According to statistics from the Tunisian National Institute of Statistics, cited by Business News, approximately 4.3 million border crossings are made by Tunisians annually. Among these, Algeria stands out as the primary destination for a substantial number of travelers, accounting for about 1.8 million crossings. This volume underscores the extensive cross-border movement and robust connections between Tunisia and Algeria.

Tunisian visitors frequently travel to Algeria, particularly to its border wilayas, often engaging in what is described as